"But I'm nearing the end of my tether, Lucy, and increasing age makes me restless.

I want change of scene--and change of surroundings.

I am thoroughly tired of my present condition." "Tired ?" and her eyes expressed whole volumes of amazement.

"Not really?
_You_--tired of your present condition?
With all your money ?" "With all my money!" he answered drily, "Money is not the elixir of happiness, Lucy, though many people seem to think it is.

But I prefer not to talk about myself.